IPL 2025 – Match 38: Mumbai Indians Thrash Chennai Super Kings by 9 Wickets
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Match Result: Mumbai Indians registered a dominant 9-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings
Toss & Decision:
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl first, taking advantage of familiar home conditions and backing his bowlers to restrict CSK’s powerful lineup.
Playing XIs:
Mumbai Indians:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwani Kumar
Chennai Super Kings:
Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Ayush Mhatre, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
First Innings – Chennai Super Kings: 176/5 (20 Overs)
Batting first, Chennai Super Kings managed to put up a fighting total of 176 for 5 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Ravindra Jadeja, who played a vital knock of 53* from 35 deliveries, hitting 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Shivam Dube added firepower in the middle overs with a quick 50 from 32 balls, including 3 fours and 4 maximums. Ayush Mhatre also provided momentum with a brisk 32 off just 15 balls.
However, regular wickets at crucial intervals prevented CSK from fully capitalizing on their strong start. Jasprit Bumrah struck twice during the death overs, removing both Dube and Dhoni to stifle the scoring. Santner also chipped in with two wickets early in the innings to peg CSK back.
Top CSK Scorers:
- Ravindra Jadeja – 53* (35)
- Shivam Dube – 50 (32)
- Ayush Mhatre – 32 (15)
Top MI Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah – 4-0-25-2
- Mitchell Santner – 3-0-14-2
Second Innings – Mumbai Indians: 177/1 (15.4 Overs)
In reply, Mumbai Indians chased down the target in just 15.4 overs, showcasing their dominance and batting depth. Rohit Sharma played a captain’s knock in his return to the playing XI, smashing an unbeaten 76 off 45 deliveries, laced with 4 fours and 6 sixes.
Suryakumar Yadav was at his explosive best, hammering 68 not out off just 30 balls, including 6 boundaries and 5 sixes. Their 114-run unbeaten stand ensured that MI cruised to victory with ease after the early dismissal of Ryan Rickelton for 24. The CSK bowlers had no answers to the onslaught, as Mumbai finished the game with 26 balls to spare.
Top MI Scorers:
- Rohit Sharma – 76* (45)
- Suryakumar Yadav – 68* (30)
- Ryan Rickelton – 24 (19)
Top CSK Bowlers:
- Ravindra Jadeja – 3-0-28-1
Key Match Highlights:
- CSK’s total of 176 was competitive but not enough against a strong MI batting lineup.
- Mumbai’s bowlers kept things tight during the death overs, restricting CSK from crossing 190.
- Bumrah’s double strike turned the tide in MI’s favor.
- Rohit and Surya’s dazzling partnership sealed the match convincingly.
Match Officials:
- Umpires: Abhijit Bhattacharya, Virender Sharma
- Third Umpire: Michael Gough
- Match Referee: Vengalil Narayanan Kutty
Final Result:
Mumbai Indians won the match by 9 wickets, continuing their excellent form in the 2025 season and strengthening their position on the points table.
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